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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Faro

Faro’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Faro. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Natural Arch at Praia da Marinha

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Praia Marinha is the ideal starting point for a cliff hike to Cave Benagil, about 2 hours with spectacular views🤩

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Ponta da Piedade — Cliffs and Rock Formations

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At Farol da Ponta da Piedade, you can climb down a steep stairway reminiscent of the old seafaring season. Once at the bottom, you will find a small jetty, from …

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Benagil Caves

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This well-marked hiking trail between Praia de Marinha and Praia de Vale Centeaes is popular for its breathtaking views and the beautiful rock formations that hang over the water. The …

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Cape St. Vincent

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Five kilometers from Sagres rises the mythical Cape St. Vincent, the last glimpse of solid ground for explorers setting sail towards the unknown of the vast ocean.

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Fishermen's Trail Coastal Cliffs (Rota Vicentina, Algarve)

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Certainly one of the most beautiful sections on the Fischerwanderweg. Here you can marvel at a wonderful rocky landscape with wonderful views.

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Carvalho Beach

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Great beach view, unique access to the beach by the stone carved stairs and a great trail to hike thru, the 7 hanging valleys trail

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Amado Beach

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Well-known surfing beach - with surfing school. Location of the film "A Summer in the Algarve". The red rocks at the northern end of the beach are characteristic.

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Farol de Alfanzina

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The Cabo is worth every meter 🤩

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Burgau Beach

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The small village of Burgau is still little taken by the hotel tourism and therefore quite manageable and lovable remained.

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Fóia Summit

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At the top of the Monchique mountain range rises Foia, the highest point in the Algarve, at 902 meters altitude. Its antennas mark the summit where the sky seems closest …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Faro

Natural Arch at Praia da Marinha

Ponta da Piedade — Cliffs and Rock Formations

Benagil Caves

Cape St. Vincent

Fishermen's Trail Coastal Cliffs (Rota Vicentina, Algarve)

Carvalho Beach

Amado Beach

Farol de Alfanzina

Burgau Beach

Fóia Summit

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